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Rotakids Committee, Family of Rotary Strengthen Youth Engagement Efforts

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9 months ago

December 10, 2025

Rotakids Committee partners with Family of Rotary Committee to host the Rotakids End-of-Year Party, promoting youth leadership and family unity

The Rotakids Committee of Rotary District 9112 has announced a strategic collaboration with the Family of Rotary Committee to jointly host the Rotakids End-of-Year Party during the annual Family of Rotary Celebration.

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The partnership marks a major step in the district’s 2025–2026 plan to deepen youth engagement and introduce children early to Rotary’s core values, including service, leadership and community responsibility.

Speaking on behalf of the committee, Chairperson Rtn. CP Oyebola Adeyanju of the Rotary Club of Dolphin Estate reaffirmed Rotary International’s longstanding commitment to grooming young leaders through teamwork, creativity and character-building activities.

“Our Rotakids represent the future of community leadership,” Adeyanju said.

“This celebration is designed to help each child grow in confidence and purpose.We deeply appreciate the families who support this vision and continue to believe in the strength of the Rotakids programme.”

In a joint message, the executive members of the Rotakids Committee underscored the role of families in sustaining Rotary ideals across generations.

They noted that early involvement helps children understand the value of service while building unity in their homes and communities.

“Family is at the heart of Rotary. By involving our children early, we strengthen the culture of service and ensure continuity of Rotary ideals across generations,” the message read.

“This year’s event is focused on fun, learning and unity—elements essential for raising well-rounded future leaders.”

Aside from the chairperson, other members of the committee include Rtn. Ronke Akeredolu (Vice Chair), Rtn. CP Enitan Oteju Ibironke (Secretary, RC Ikeja Legend), Rtn. Elizabeth Azubike (Protocol), Rtn. Ibijoke Popoola (Club Liaison, Lagos), and Rtn. Marvin Arogundade (Club Liaison, Ogun).

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The upcoming Rotakids End-of-Year Party is expected to draw young participants, parents and district leaders, making it one of the flagship youth-focused events of the Rotary year.

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WAKE UP! Art Exhibition Returns for a Second Act

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2 weeks ago

August 27, 2026

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The contemporary art and photography exhibition “Wake Up!” is back again for a second edition.

Curated by Awele Onwordi, Wake Up! 2 exhibition pays homage to the Nigerian youth and burgeoning street culture which many of its contributing artists reference in their works.

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Titled “Young, Wild, Free”, the exhibition celebrates the creativity, resilience, freedom and cultural influence found in Nigerian youth.

Taking aim at societal issues and economic concerns, the exhibit reflects the youth and their refusal to compromise or bow despite all the challenges stacked against them while charting youth culture through art, music, fashion, skateboarding, photography and community.

The exhibition will be held, once again, at the Angel and Muse Gallery at 25 Sumbo Jibowu street off Ribadu Road off Awolowo Road in Ikoyi.

It will open on Saturday 5 September 2026 and will run until 11 September 2026
This second edition which focuses on celebrating, nurturing and exploring artistic practices rooted in youth and street culture will feature works from DENCITY and SUPERGLIDER HOUSE.

Exhibiting artists include Ajilore Kehinde – their work is deeply influenced by Nigerian street culture and works of other artists like Slawn, Peters Ejiro, etc, Chuka Onwordi – graphic designer who embodies themes of death, melancholy and beauty in his works, ZIDYEP – Abuja based creative whose works move between digital and physical spaces through art, graphic design and air brushing , Franklyn Okoye – graphic designer and artist whose works explore themes of identity and hyper-reality, Awele Onwordi – founder & curator of WAKE UP and multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans character art, creative logo design, album covers and more , Oluchi Kogolo – digital illustrator whose work explores street culture, personality and storytelling through a raw and playful visual style and Kozetuo Apeji – multidisciplinary artists who work explores experimental approaches to problem solving through both digital and traditional art forms.

Commenting on the exhibition in her curatorial statement, Awele noted that “despite economic instability, limited opportunities and socio-political challenges, Nigerian youth continue to shape culture through music, fashion, art, skateboarding, raves, photography and community.”

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Continuing and harping on the raison d’etre of the exhibition she said, “Young, Wild and Free exists to celebrate Nigerian youth while also creating a platform that supports and amplifies them.”